The H-Lift Stainless Steel Oblique Angle Snap Hook is an asymmetrical connector designed for easier clipping and superior accessibility. Its unique offset body shape creates a larger gate opening compared to standard straight-spine hooks, making it ideal for quickly connecting ropes, chains, and webbing in marine, camping, and general utility applications where fast, snag-free operation is essential.
The Oblique Angle Snap Hook features a distinct bent or asymmetrical body shape. This offset design provides a significantly wider gate opening relative to the hook size compared to standard straight hooks, making it easier to clip onto thick ropes, bars, or rings, especially in marine and diving applications.
The bent body shape creates a much wider gate opening. This allows the hook to clip onto larger diameters that a standard straight hook of the same size could not clear.
The offset shape aligns naturally with the hand and load. It reduces twisting and facilitates smoother single-handed operation, which is critical when wearing diving or work gloves.
Manufactured from high-quality AISI 316 (Marine Grade) or AISI 304 Stainless Steel. Ensures maximum resistance to rust, saltwater corrosion, and harsh outdoor elements.
The preferred choice for scuba diving, sailing rigging, shade sail installation, and general outdoor utility where a wide-opening, reliable connector is needed.
| Item No. | Size (Wire Dia x Length) (mm) |
WLL (lbs) |
Product Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-OAS05050 | 5 x 50 | 100 | 704104050 |
| S-OAS06060 | 6 x 60 | 140 | 704104060 |
| S-OAS08080 | 8 x 80 | 250 | 704104080 |
| S-OAS10100 | 10 x 100 | 400 | 704104100 |
| S-OAS11120 | 11 x 120 | 500 | 704104120 |
Types, Applications, Usage & Safety Guidelines
A Snap Hook (also known as a spring hook, carabiner hook, or clip hook) is a metal coupling link with a spring-loaded gate. The gate allows the hook to quickly and reversibly connect components, making it one of the most versatile pieces of hardware in rigging, maritime, and general utility applications.
They are designed to connect ropes, chains, straps, or cables to other components like eye bolts, D-rings, or loops, allowing for rapid attachment and detachment without the need for tools.
Snap hooks come in various shapes and locking mechanisms depending on their intended use. The most common types include:
Design: The classic pear-shaped or oval fire brigade snap hook. It typically has a simple spring-loaded gate.
Use: General utility, shade sails, attaching cables, light rigging, and pet leashes.
Design: Features a rotating eye at the base that allows the hook to spin 360 degrees.
Use: Preventing tangles in ropes, leashes, flagpoles, and keychains.
Design: A more rounded, robust profile often used in marine environments.
Use: Marine, boating, and industrial applications where a smoother profile is required to prevent snagging.
Design: Uses a spring-loaded plunger (bolt) operated by a thumb trigger rather than a hinged gate.
Use: Scuba diving, pet leashes, and horse reins. Known for being very secure and less likely to open accidentally.
Snap hooks are ubiquitous across many industries:
Most snap hooks operate on a simple push-to-open principle. The spring mechanism ensures the gate snaps back into the closed position automatically as soon as it is released.
Standard DIN 5299C snap hooks are generally NOT certified for overhead lifting or personal fall protection (climbing/safety harnesses). For life-safety applications, you must use rated, certified carabiners (e.g., EN 362 or ANSI Z359 standards).
